Concerns over government borrowing have been clarified by the Finance Ministry, which says borrowing is being used mainly for infrastructure works and not recurrent expenditure.

Sugarcane farmers in Nadi say they had expected stronger support in the 2026–27 National Budget to help ease rising financial pressures in the industry.

Businesses are being urged to verify payments before releasing goods after fraudsters posing as UNICEF and United Nations officials targeted suppliers and retailers.

Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has defended the 2026-2027 National Budget, saying it maintains key support for Fijians despite global economic pressure.

Fiji Airways has expanded its environmental commitment beyond mangrove restoration by launching a native tree regeneration programme aimed at protecting Fiji’s unique forests and biodiversity.

HFC Bank has expanded its national network with the opening of a new branch at Damodar Arts Village in Pacific Harbour, bringing full banking services to one of Fiji’s fastest-growing communities.

The Government has taken proactive steps to safeguard maritime services following threats by some shipping operators to suspend services.

The five per cent tourism levy introduced in the National Budget will be absorbed by the industry and is not expected to be passed on to visitors.

Calls for direct international flights into Suva have received a firm response from Fiji Airways.

Lakeba Nexus Holdings has recorded its first earnings from pine timber sales. The company received more than $31,000 from its initial harvest.

Interlink Shipping Services has threatened to suspend services from next month if continued operational and regulatory challenges are not addressed.

Rum Co. of Fiji has achieved a clean sweep at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, winning medals for all eleven products entered.